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Status: Single
City: Melbourne
Country: AU
Signup Date: 12/25/2005

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Wednesday, May 13, 2009 
Dear friends,

There's no easy way to put this, so please accept our apologies for the seemingly abrupt nature of this post. We are saddened to announce that after sixteen years as The Lucksmiths, the band has decided to break up.

The last few years have been an uphill battle in many ways, so this isn't a hasty decision based on any falling-out between band members, but rather, an acceptance of the inevitable. This decision was finally reached a few months back, so we've had plenty of time to let it sink in.

We had tried to operate the band in a way that would suit all of us, but at the same time we've been very conscious that too much compromise would in the end affect our creative output. We're very proud of the music we make, and we certainly didn't want it to start stinking. So, in taking our cues from Devo, we've decided to whip the proverbial cream before it sits out too long.

We're really excited about our upcoming European tour, and have booked some Australian dates for our "farewell tour" in August. The details for these shows are in our gig guide. We really hope to see as many people at these shows as possible, as we will be playing super long sets, cramming in as many old favourites as possible.

We must apologise for not making it back to the USA, Canada, Japan, New Zealand or Singapore, or to the other amazing European countries we've previously visited — and for never having made it to the other fifty or so countries we'd hoped to tour one day.

We really want to thank you all, especially the wonderful people who've helped us out in any way, and anyone who's listened to our music or come to a show. We've loved having you in our world and we will miss you dearly.

xo The Lucksmiths

Randy

 
Well, you're going out on a real high note, as I think "First Frost" may be the best record you ever made (and I love 'em all!)!!! PLEASE record/film some of these last gigs and release them for those of us that can't be there in person.

I'll miss you!

God bless!
 
Posted by Randy on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 2:00 AM
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Cassy

 
this makes me very upset. :'( . i love boondoggle and all the other albums you've made, and i completely loved hanging out with you guys at my old house but your music might just live on forever. it will for me and all of my friends i had listen to your music [they all loved it].

i miss you!

sincerely,
Cassy.
 
Posted by Cassy on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 3:39 AM
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Rod

 
Best of luck for whatever you do next. I'm glad I was able to get to a few of your shows over the years & hope to see you at least once more before the end, to hear some of my old faves.
 
Posted by Rod on Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 8:01 AM
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Maria

 
Really sad to heart that... but at least you give some of us the chance to see you live again. Please make the swedish dates super long sets with lots of old favourites as well! :/
 
Posted by Maria on Friday, May 15, 2009 - 5:38 AM
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Pop-Sara

 
It's been a long time since I've seen you, but today (before I read this) my iTunes shuffled one of your songs, and I was happy to hear it, so this is sad, but of course I understand. Best of luck to all of you! Love Sara, Sweden
 
Posted by Pop-Sara on Friday, May 15, 2009 - 5:38 AM
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pepe

 
That is a really sad news for me, although I believe that we go for receiving the best goodbye possible gift: A visit to the another part of the world. Lately I was dreaming of this idea, and it goes for becoming reality. Thanks for all these years of good music, see you later ( I Go For beginning to reserve hotel, to ask for on-the-job permission ... )

I..ll miss you!!

Hugs!

Pepe
 
Posted by pepe on Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 4:22 AM
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lost note foundation

 

You finished on a good note... the cream had risen to the top.
In my own opinion - The Town and the Hills, and A Sobering Thought (Just when one was needed) were the best Lucksmith songs you'd released.. (although i havnt heard much of you pre 2000 stuff)
Good luck with the finale tour.


 
Posted by lost note foundation on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 - 5:13 AM
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Miranda
Miranda A

 
Even all in the way in Albuquerque, NM, USA you fellows have made a huge impact on my life and my musical development. I regret never being able to see you guys live, but every one of your albums is well loved. You will always be one of my absolute favorite bands.

 
Posted by Miranda on Monday, November 09, 2009 - 7:27 PM
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